What To Do If You Get Whiplash In An Auto Accident
Sunday, February 5th, 2012
Whiplash Compensation Claims guidance. Whiplash Injury is a unexpected moderate to serious injury which strains the bones, discs, muscles, nerves, or tendons of the neck. The strain occurs to the seven tiny bones called the cervical spine (C1 – C7). Symptoms may appear right away or develop continuously over hours, days, or weeks after the injury.
It is not uncommon to “feel” okay or to feel fine immediately after an accident. In fact, it is common as our body has pumped out endorphins and adrenaline to help us deal with the current accident.
If you have been in an auto accident, you will want to be watchful for signs of whiplash that may include:
• Discomfort or rigidity of the neck, jaw, shoulders, or arm
• Dizzy spells
• Headaches
• Loss of feeling in an arm or hand
• Queasiness or vomiting
Diagnosing a whiplash injury can be tricky to because X rays and scans don’t always show the injury. A diagnosis is primarily based on observation of symptoms, medical history, and a physical exam. Treatment protocols usually consist of medicine, physical therapy, and supportive treatments. Severe whiplash may be handled with a surgical collar.
What kind of compensation can you reasonably expect?
The amount of compensation you are likely to receive following a whiplash injury depends upon the scale of the injury, the recovery period, and whether there are any permanent remaining symptoms.
If you think that you have suffered a whiplash injury as a result of an auto accident, it is really important that you seek medical guidance ASAP. Immediately see your general practitioner or if the injury is severe go to an emergency room or intensive care unit.
The medical record of your injury will be utilized as part for the appraisal and the valuation and confirmation of your whiplash claim, therefore, it is extremely vital that the injury is documented at the earliest opportunity after the commencement of symptoms.
In fact, as routine precaution, you may want to see your doctor for a post-accident checkup.
If you or someone you know has suffered a whiplash injury from an auto accident. Or if you have been involved in an accident and have been a criminal offense such as vehicular homicide, you want to find the most experienced personal injury lawyer as quickly as possible. Always ask for a free consultation.
